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Three more new ferries for WSF.(biz NOTES)

Marine Log, March, 2008

Washington State Ferries, one of the largest ferry operators in the world, got a big boost last month when Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signed legislation authorizing the construction for up to three new 100-vehi-cle ferries.

The first of the ferries authorized by Senate Bill 6794 is scheduled for delivery in 14 months. These three vessels will join three 144-car ferries that are in the process of being designed. The design and construction of six ferries nearly simultaneously is unprecedented for the state's ferry system.

This past November, four of the ferry system's Steel Electric-class vessels were taken out of service due to safety concerns about hull corrosion. This decision led to suspension of vehicle service on the Port...

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